by Leslie Weddell, ESL classroom volunteer
I am not sure what possessed me to sign up as a volunteer for the Lyndale Neighborhood ESL program. At the time of the first meeting about the upcoming classes, I had about five parttime jobs and was spending any of my free time looking for a full-time job with benefits. Truthfully, I thought maybe it couldn’t hurt to gain some experience with ESL students and that it might be beneficial to observe how the teacher conducts the class and handles students who are at all different levels in their English language learning journey.
ESL Updates
Fasaladu waxeey Bilaab Salaaso/ Khamiis, 5:30-7:30
- Fasaladu waa ilaa heer walba
- Caruurta Qof idiin haya waa Idiin diyaar
- Fasaladu waa lacag La’aan
- Si Aad isku Diin waan Galisid Magaca
Contact Erica at 612.824.9402 x 13
Clases de íngles en Lyndale el martes/el jueves 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Las clases son para adultos de todos niveles
- Hay guardaría de niños (de 2 años en adelante)
- Las clases son gratuitas
- Las clases están en la iglesia Zion, 128 W. 33rd Street 33rd y Pillsbury
Llame para más información Erica at 612.824.9402 x 13
The Lyndale ESL program offers free English classes to adults. Priority is given to Lyndale residents, but the class is open to all!
- Classes are for all levels. We have lessons that we do as a whole group and lessons for individual levels such as beginning, intermediate, and advanced.
- Students can register in class on Tuesday and Thursdays.
- We practice reading, writing, listening, speaking, and pronunciation. Students will also study vocabulary and grammar.
- Classes are free.
We want your help with Lyndale's ESL Class. LNA’s ESL class is a free multi-level and open to adults. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Zion Church, 128 West 33rd Street; Minneapolis, MN 55408. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following jobs:
In-Class Volunteer: Classroom volunteers will assist the teacher during class time. Their primary responsibilities will include floating and assisting students with class work, leading small groups through activities, and tutoring students one-on-one and in small groups. Occasionally in-class volunteers could help model activities or even introduce an activity to the class. Training on ESL tutoring is available both online and in person. Volunteers are encouraged to take advantage of training.
By Erica Fulton
October outreach activities have made one thing perfectly clear—local community members are ready for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to come to Lyndale. During two separate meetings and a phone campaign, over 40 Latino and East African residents offered their advice as to how to schedule and situate LNA’s first-ever ESL class.The feedback has set things into motion, establishing a Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 – 7:30 pm schedule, selecting Zion Church (33rd & Pillsbury) as the classroom location, and setting November 15 as the first day of class. A pre-registration event is also set for Tuesday, November 8, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at Zion Church.
About the Lyndale ESL Program
The Lyndale ESL program offers free English classes to adults.
- Classes are for all levels.
- Students can register in class on Tuesday and Thursdays.
- Classes are free.
- Childcare is offered as space allows. (children must be at least 2 years old)
The class meets on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Zion Church, 128 West 33rd Street (33rd & Pillsbury)
For more information contact Erica at 612.824.9402 x 13
Upcoming Events
February General Membership
Monday, February 27At this meeting we will hear from participants in this year’s Lyndale Women’s Leadership Program, discuss and potentially vote on proposed Community Action Plan for a Children’s Theater Workshop this summer in Lyndale, and hear about what’s going to happen at this year’s Open House
Lyndale Open House
Thursday, March 22Join us on Thursday, March 22nd for the 2012 Lyndale Open House. We'll have great food from local restaurants, fun carnival games for the whole family, a silent auction, and all the information you could possibly want about what's happening in your neighborhood.
Resource Links
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Great resources for people interested in or helping out with ESL Classes
Volunteer Special
Childcare Superhero
Both the Women’s Leadership and ESL Programs provide childcare enabling community members who would otherwise be unable to attend. Be a superhero and volunteer as a childcare assistant! We need helpers Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7:30 and every other Friday from 5:15-8:30. Contact Aryca at 612-824-9402 ext. 26 for more information!
